WHO WE ARE:

Voted one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

POSITION SUMMARY:

*The Quality Engineer has a key role *in maintaining and improving the quality management system required for operating the business in compliance with designated quality standards ISO-9001, IATF16949, GMP and others as needed. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager. The role entails coordination and facilitation of corrective action systems to improve quality performance, conducting statistical analysis, implementing root cause analysis to solve complex quality problems, coordination and execution of audits, and participation in 3rd or 2nd party audits as needed. The Quality Engineer provides expert guidance on quality assurance processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment and quality assurance activities (audits, CARs, RCA)
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant quality management standards (ISO9001, GMP, IATF16949) and related management systems
• Experience in use of statistical analysis and statistical process control techniques in manufacturing
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing concepts
• Training and experience in Root Cause Analysis methods in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of FMEA or other risk analysis methods
• Proficiency with document management systems and workflows
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, creative thinking, consulting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize work to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving/decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Business Insight- Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Cultivate Innovation- Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance
• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Difference- Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Courage- Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Instills Trust- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Situational Adaptability- Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.
Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.